Maureen Borland, author and researcher will talk about her new book, The Allan Family: Scottish/Canadian Shipowners “They left the world a better place”, at The Dick Institute on 27th November. Maureen Borland has lived in Ayrshire for most of her life. The books she writes are rooted in her love of Scotland, her interest in Scottish history and Scots families. Maureen will discuss her latest publication, The Allan Family: Scottish/Canadian Shipowners - a history of the Allan family of Scotland and Canada, founders of the great Allan Steamship Line. This is a free event - see
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